Debugging Help

Post by **void** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 4:19 am

What is Everything debug mode?
When running Everything in debug mode a console is created showing useful information for debugging problems with Everything.

How do I run Everything in debug mode?

In Everything 1.4.1.854b or later, type in the following search and press ENTER:
/debug

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While Everything is running you can show the debug console by pressing Ctrl + `

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You can run Everything in debug mode by starting Everything.exe with the -debug command line option:

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Everything.exe -debug

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Exit Everything completely.
Edit your Everything.ini in %APPDATA%\Everything
Change the following line:
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```
debug=0
```
to:
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```
debug=1
```
Restart Everything.

What is the -verbose option?
When running Everything with -verbose and -debug ALL Windows messages, events and USN events are displayed in the debug console.
Normally you will not need to use the verbose mode, unless specifically requested.

How do I run Everything in verbose debug mode?

In Everything 1.4.1.854b or later, type in the following search and press ENTER:
/verbose

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You can run Everything in debug mode by starting Everything.exe with the -debug and -verbose command line options:

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Everything.exe -debug -verbose

Make sure Everything is not running before starting Everything in verbose debug mode.

How do I copy the text in the debug console?
To copy all the text in the debug console on Windows Vista or later:

Right click the debug console.
Click Select All.
Right click the debug console to copy.

To copy all the text in the debug console on XP or earlier:

Right click the window caption of the debug console.
From the Edit menu, click Select All.
Right click the debug console to copy.

Where do I send the debug output?
Please send debug output to support@voidtools.com

How do I close the debug console?

In Everything 1.4.1.854b or later, type in the following search and press ENTER:
/debug

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While Everything is running you can toggle the debug console by pressing Ctrl + `

How do I log to a file?
Please see Debug Logging.

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